In schools we attempt to teach this history in social studies classes. ... Whether the connection is made through myths and stories or though real documents like the Declaration of Independence, humans use history both as a guide for the future and as a reference to the past. ... The ability to invent history allows for history, as I have defined it, to take shape. ... Social Studies teachers need to take into account how different cultures use history in their everyday lives. ... This is one of the largest problems that social studies teachers face. ...

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Race can be related to history. In history, there are multiple perspectives on every issue. ... Gilderhus, author of History and Historians and expert on the subject, states in his book "History as a field of knowledge is broad given that there are virtually infinite possibilities to history inquiry...you can fill in the blanks that's what makes history come alive is that you may seek to research your interests. " Professor John Ulloa, instructor of history and anthropology, states "History is like a multifaceted diamond. ... In the book we are reading, Major Problems In Latina/o History,...

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The griot, a person who was soaked with his cultures wisdom, would also have the duty to preserving ones history and keeping traditions alive. He had to remember stories, riddles, cultural history, proverbs and everything else. ... They are a warning against foolish acts or a guide to a persons good conduct. ...

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In the history of the United States nothing has brought more shame to the face of America than the cold, calculated method of keeping black people in captivity. ... Her husband refused to go with her, so she set out with her two brothers, and followed the North Star in the sky to guide her north to freedo...

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Leopold's regime, despite his studies, differed from those of those of his fellow colonialists. ... The text plainly states that, "Unlike other great predators of history Leopold never saw a drop of blood spilt in anger. ... Leopold enlisted Stanley, a seemingly murderously natured person, to first chart the territory and set up a rudimentary infrastructure of posts and pathways, to the native guides and porters. ...

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